Former Immigration and Citizen Services PS Julius Bitok and the Director General of Immigration Evelyn Cheluget peruse details of a consignment of passport booklets. [File, Standard] Senior government officials under whose watch members of a Sudanese militia and suspected Somali terrorists acquired Kenyan passports and identification cards are walking with their heads high, as…
Arsenal and Chelsea were among the first teams to book their place in the quarter-finals of the Emirates FA Cup 2025/2026 Arsenal beat Mansfield in the fifth round to keep their hopes of a quadruple alive, while Chelsea defiantly beat Wrexham AFC We take a look at the prize money the quarter-final teams have earned…
A famous Kisumu photographer has died after reportedly answering a call from a person pretending to be a client Joseph Owino, popularly known as Joe Miles, left home for what appeared to be a routine job but never returned His lifeless body was found in a bush in Naivasha with signs that he may have…
BB Bread Fc continued with their giant killing stance in the ongoing Football Kenya Federation MozzartBet Cup after dumping premier league leaders Gor Mahia out of this years tourney following a 1-0 win during their round of 32 clash played Sunday, at Nyayo National Stadium. The 5th tier,Kayole based side who shocked AFC leopards…
Audio By Vocalize The death toll from ongoing heavy rains has risen to 42. [File, Standard] The death toll from ongoing heavy rains has risen to 42, according to the latest data from the government’s multi-agency response secretariat, which identifies Nairobi County as the worst-hit area. Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, speaking at Harambee…
Several parts of the country were hit by heavy rains as the government responded to ongoing flood emergencies The weather department warned of possible floods and landslides in many counties, including Homa Bay and Nairobi Communities in listed areas are encouraged to prepare for the storm and seek government assistance during severe weather The Kenya…
Lions on top of trees at Naibosho conservancy in the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Due to the tall grass the lions have resorted to climbing tree tops to spot potential prey. [Robert Kiplagat] Pressure is mounting on the Narok County Government to publicly address its failure to protect lions and curb their killing in the iconic Maasai…
Nick Kosgei was one of the victims of the fatal helicopter crash that killed six people in Mosop, Nandi county The young man’s close girlfriend, Nerea, died during his funeral in Silibwet, Bomet county Nerea recalled her memories with her best friend, adding that he was the only person she really loved The photographer of…
Muthee Kiengei was investigated after several leaders left his church Jesus Christ Compassion Ministries following the controversial visit of President William Ruto Pastor Charles Wachira, James Wa Makumbi and Pastor Teddy Greatness announced their departure from the church, citing leadership concerns and personal reasons, respectively Other close associates, including Dama of Spares and Brayo of…
ODM rebels, led by Siaya Governor James Orengo, vowed to boycott the March 27 National Conference of Delegates, calling it illegally sanctioned Orengo and his allies questioned Catherine Omanyo’s authority to issue the NDC notice, citing confusion over her role after Edwin Sifuna’s ouster. Saboti MP Caleb Amisi claimed Oburu Oginga is holding office illegally,…
Mourners in Emurua Dikirr narrowly escaped disaster after heavy rains submerged the Mogondo River bridge on Friday, March 6 The school bus was overpowered by strong currents, forcing passengers to get out through the windows with the help of onlookers Fortunately, no deaths or injuries were reported despite the chaos; they were coming from the…
Johanna Ngeno died along with four others after the helicopter they were traveling in crashed and caught fire in the Chepkiep Forest on their way to Nairobi Former Chief of Defense Forces Francis Ogolla was among the top Kenyan leaders who lost their lives in plane crashes that made the nation mourn Other influential people,…
Newspapers on Sunday, March 8, reported extensively on the flood disaster in Nairobi, with President William Ruto intervening to deal with the crisis. The front pages of The Sunday Standard and Taifa Duhami newspapers. Photo: Screenshots from The Sunday Standard, National Sunday.Source: UGC Elsewhere, one of the newspapers reported on the questions asked by the…
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino claims the government is planning to arrest him due to a social media post targeting him Secretary in the Ministry of Internal Security Dr. Raymond Omollo He disclosed that the warrant issued by the chief magistrate of Kakamega requires him to appear before the investigators or he will…
Nick Kosgei was among the six people who perished along with Member of Parliament Johana Ngeno after their helicopter crashed in Nandi County He was the official photographer of the MP for Emurua Dikirr, and he was buried in Kipkebe, Silibwet Town Ward, Bomet Constituency At his funeral, Oscar Sudi responded to the demands that…